"A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could result in a global food catastrophe, as shipments of critical agricultural inputs remain blocked due to the US-Israel war on Iran."
"Exports of 20 to 45 percent of key agrifood inputs rely on sea passage through the Strait of Hormuz, making global agriculture highly exposed to any disruption there."
"Nearly half of the world's traded urea, the most widely used fertilizer, and large volumes of other fertilizers are exported from Gulf countries via the Strait of Hormuz."
The Strait of Hormuz is critical for global agriculture, with 20 to 45 percent of key agrifood inputs relying on its passage. A prolonged blockage could lead to a food catastrophe, as warned by the FAO. Current food prices remain stable due to existing stocks, but disruptions in energy and fertilizer markets could raise prices later. Fertilizer production is already affected by gas supply issues, and continued blockage may force farmers to produce with less fertilizer or increase product costs.
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